I have the answer that will satisfy everybody including Seattle...

Lets all become Mods. .. Sorted!

Runs and hides

I think it's the only fair way Olly     

I just keep thinking back to CBB and thinking 'so if I disagree with the mod's choice of HM...... can I tell them - or will I go in the book....'

I think you'll be ok on that front kaffy .. hopefully

No, it's not just you.  Since Ted first posted the sticky thread I've felt that, with people suggesting their forum friends as mods, there has been an undercurrent.  As you say, I think it's inevitable that it will end in tears. 

Hi Jen  We dont know if Lori was paid not that that matters ..I was not having a dig at anyone I was just concerned at how many mods we could end up with, which I dont think would be a good idea if we have to many in my honest opinion,I am with the majority I dont like the idea of any of us here being a moderator it would be very hard to be impartial during heated arguements if one of them was a friend,but accept if it means saving the forum we have to give the chosen mods a chance,I have never had a warning or been banned from here or ch4 forum nor have I ever reported anyone on Ch4 or here it wont change that much for myself ..I hope I do applaud those who have volunteered I would not be able to do it even if I wanted to ..which I dont,we will just have to see how it pans out as long as whoever takes the job is fair and impartial we cant ask for anything more ..good luck

I'll do it! 

I think that's part of the problem.  If Seattle had looked at everyone's history since we've all been here, and approached individuals who they thought would make good mods, I would have been far more likely to have given the new regime a chance.  It's the fact that people have put themselves forward that really bothers me. 

Hi Lee  great to see you  I havent had much rest I keep getting flare ups with the Lupus SLE,yes I agree more than one mod is needed just hope we dont end up with half a dozen

I feel that way too Gypsie (maybe I'm just over sensitive) but I've stayed away for several days because of it.

thats why i said maybe it would be better if the mod from here had to refer any bannings etc to higher up the chain and that they were only allowed to remove offensive posts etc

I do applaud anyone for volunteering but do agree with what you have said ^^^ would have been much better and fairer way to do it.. I dont know why they never went down that route in the first place to be honest ..

Well said Jen, just how I saw it too.  I can't see the forum changing one little bit and I think we owe a big debt of gratitude to those who have volunteered to help out.  It's certainly a community worth supporting whether we have loads of FM's or just a few.  We survived being thrown overboard by C4 and the good ship GaGa steamed to our aid, we can do this too

Aww Marg,hope you start to feel better soon xxx.....Lord knows the outcome of the mod situation but imo it has the potential to go badly badly wrong in many ways.

Instead of moderators....why not just mediators....a FM that can be pm'd for any disgruntlement...the FM can then pm between those in 'dispute' or those that are 'out of order'....any thing more serious to be reported to those in charge! 

I agree with that Growly.  A much better way of handling what, to us, is a huge change.  And I don't intend any disrespect to those who've volunteered.  It came down to that or saying goodbye to our community which we've sustained for ten plus years.

Because as I understand it, the present moderators wish to take a back seat entirely other than technical and maintenance issues.

Hi Marg

          It. not known yet how many mods are to be appointed, so it's not definite that everyone who applies/volounteers will actually BE a mod.

Ahhh right...okay! Ta 

I think most of the tensions at the moment are of a nervous nature, because we don't know exactly what ALL the boundaries will be.

I think also because of past experience...but lets not forget...ch4 allowed under 18's so they had a strict guideline.

Whole new ballpark here! 

just ban us all now?

 Hi Fluffy  hope you are chosen.. thank you

Kaffy, the mods will have to abide by the rules just as much as everyone else. If they start applying 'discipline' on the basis of their own personal preferences, Seattle will take away their mod status, because that would break one of the requirements for modship.

So go ahead and say that you can't stand a mod's favourite -= that's what the forum is all about....the users exchanging thoughts and opinions about things as well as just having general chats.

It could well be that the 'powers' granted to the new FM mods will be little more than mediation and greater power might only come later once an initial 'probationary period' has been analyzed....from BOTH sides.

I'm sure any mod worth their salt will go out of their way to be impartial....I know if it was me doing the job and there was an issue involving one of my friends, I would be extra careful to be impartial, not less so. And any mod not demonstrating impartiality wouldn't keep their job for long (as mentioned by Ted in sticky). 

I personally feel that all three of those who we know to have volunteered so far will do a good job given the right support (from us), and I would also like to believe that we're all sensible enough to handle the change. 

Whether this works or not is going to boil down to two things..... the maturity of those who have volunteered.....and the maturity of the rest of us in supporting them in their new roles. And we're all adults, so what can go wrong?  If it doesn't work we will only have ourselves to blame! 

Good luck to those who are going to take it on. I think you're all insanely brave,  but I'm sure you're going to be great.  

Well said Ducky

If we want our community to stay which i think we all do, then we have to take on board the new changes and support the new mods and try not to keep looking for the negatives

Good posts Ducky and Aimee 

So ... which of you put yourselves forward?

Go on then - apply

Not me 

I do think though, that too much is being made of the FM's becoming mods. Lets all just try it and see  

Not me ... did you?

I agree like in life if you behave then you have nothing to worry about

not me, i have enough trouble logging in if my daughters not nearby

You with your "come what may" and "devil may care" dippy doo daah atitude - this could mean war!!!!

too right... people are looking for problems before we even have any  

Wanna make something of it!  

I could make a cake but do not expect a souffle !!!!

Live for today is what i say